مجله اطلاع رسانی پزشکی نوین
سال نهم شماره 2 (پیاپی 24، تابستان 1402)

With the advancement of technology, the use of pill reminders has become highly beneficial, particularly for patients with chronic diseases who require daily medication uptake. Considering the widespread use of smartphones, the pill reminder apps can be a suitable tool for daily and even periodic reminding of patients about the uptake of their pills. The elderly people have been reported to forget to take their medications more than other age groups, making them the primary target for such apps. The factors such as loneliness and negligence of caregivers have a significant negative effect on medication management in the elderly [1].

Knowledge management can create a sustainable competitive advantage in a dynamic environment. The current study aims to provide a model for improving information services in libraries of medical sciences universities in Iran based on knowledge management components (information technology, culture, and strategies).

This is a descriptive-analytical survey. The study population consists of 630 managers of the libraries of medical sciences universities in Iran in 2021-2022. The sample size was determined 373 using Cochran’s formula and sampling was done by a simple random method. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire including the Asian productivity organization’s knowledge management scale and the LibQUAL questionnaire. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, and mean) and inferential statistics (correlation test, multiple regression analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis) were used for data analysis performed in AMOS software, version 24.

The knowledge management component of information technology had the strongest correlation with the quality of information services (β=0.26), followed by the organizational culture component (β=0.23). The component of strategy ranked third was with a beta value of 0.22.

The knowledge management components of information technology, organizational culture and organizational strategies are effective on the promotion of information services in the libraries of medical sciences universities in Iran. The library managers should pay more attention to the improvement of information technology infrastructures in libraries and optimize the processes and strategies by improving the organizational culture.

Information sharing plays an important role in the development of universities. It is a strategic investment that is done by academic libraries. This scientometric study aims to provide a scientific map of library information sharing in the Web of Science database from 1990 to 2022.

This is a quantitative study using the scientometrics approach. The data were collected from the Web of Science database. The study population consists of all papers in the field of library information sharing in the Web of Science from 1990 to 2022. Using the related keywords, 1056 records were yielded which underwent scientific analysis and visualization in Excel and VOS Viewer software, version 1.6.19.

The number of related papers had an upward trend which reached from one paper in 1990 to 1056 papers in 2022. Most of them were research articles, published in English by authors from the US. The author with the highest contribution was Abdullah Abrizah with 5 papers. The journal “Evidence Based Library and Information Practice” was the journal with the highest number of papers in academic library information sharing (n=53).

This study, by providing a scientific map of library information sharing in the Web of Science, can be helpful for researchers.

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), as an acute respiratory disease, spred to many countries in 2019. The best way to fight this disease is to break the chain of infection. This study aims to survey the knowledge, attitude and practice of students in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) regarding COVID-19.

This cross-sectional study was conducted on 252 students of IUMS who were selected by a simple random sampling method.The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire with 40 items and acceptable validity and reliability. The data were analyzed in SPSS software, version 26 using descriptive statistics and statistical tests.

The participants were 189 females (75%) and 63(25%) males. The mean scores of knowledge, attitude, and practice was 20.07±2.33 (ranged 0-24), 55.25±6.58 (ranged 14-70), and 9.96±1.37 (ranged 0-11), respectively, indicating their favorable level. The practice of female students was signifcantly higher than that of males. There was no significant difference in knowledge and attitude among students with different educational levels (P=0.551).

knowledge, attitude, and practice of IUMS students regarding the protection measures against COVID-19 are at a favorable level. Implementing educational programs regarding health behaviors through pamphlets, posters, and mass media (TV and radio) as well as having preparedness strategies to deal with and control diseases can be effective to increase people's knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding the pandemics.

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal pains in the elderly, which is associated with an increased risk of falling and reduced quality of life. Using virtual reality is new method for the rehabilitation based on physical activity. This study aims to determine the effect of eight weeks of virtual reality training (VRT) on quality of life (QoL) and risk of falling in older men with nonspecific LBP. 

In this quasi-experimental study that was conducted in 2021, 27 older men suffering from chronic LBP in Hamedan City participated based on the inclusion criteria in two groups of VRT (n=13) and control (n=14). The VRT group performed the exercises for eight weeks, 3 sessions per week, each session for 30-45 minutes, while the control group did not receive any therapeutic intervention during this period. The risk of falling and QoL before and after the intervention were assessed by the Biodex balance system and the 36-Item short form survey questionnaire, respectively. One-way analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data in SPSS software, version 24. The significance level was set at 0.05. 

The VRT reduced the risk of falling (F=35.712, P=0.001) and increased the QoL (F=32.829, P=0.001) of the elderly in the intervention group. There was no significant difference in any of the variables in the control group (P>0.05).

The VRT, as a cost-effective, available, and interesting method, can be used to reduce the risk of falling and increase the QoL of older men with nonspecific LBP.

Psychological empowerment can affect organizational health (OH) and organizational commitment (OC) of nurses and increase their productivity. This study aims to evaluate the relationship of psychological empowerment with OH and OC in nurses.

This is a descriptive cross-sectional study that was conducted on 225 nurses working in a hospital affiliated to the Social Security Organization in Kerman, Iran in 2021 who were selected by a census method. Data were collected using a demographic form, the psychological empowerment scale (PES) of Spreitzer, the organizational commitment questionnaire (OCQ) of Allen & Meyer‚ and organizational health Inventory (OHI) of Hoy & Feldman. Descriptive statistics, independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance, multivariate regression analysis and Pearson correlation test were used to analyze the data in SPSS software, version 24.

The psychological empowerment score of nurses was at a moderate level (59.82±8.24). Their OH was at a high level (151.1±18.56), and their OC was at a moderate level (76.41± 8.05). The psychological empowerment had a significant positive relationship with OH (r=0.6, P=0.001 ) and OC (r=0.45, P=0.001).

Psychological empowerment of nurses has a significant relationship with their OH and OC. It is recommended to perform psychological empowerment interventions to improve the OH and OC of nurses.

Continuous evaluation of medical record documentation is needed for a quality patient care. This study aims to evaluate the status of nursing documentation before and after providing feedback to nurses in the emergency department (ED) of a hospital in Mashhad, Iran.

This quasi-experimental study was conducted in the ED of Imam Reza Hospital in Mashhad in 2022. First, the ED nursing documentation assessment tool was developed based on the literature review and its psychometric properties were evaluated. Then, 150 medical records were randomly selected from the ED and examined by this tool. The results of assessment along with the guideline for correct documentation were given to the nurses as feedback in a video format. One month after, 150 medical records were examined again and the results compared. Data were analyzed in SPSS software, version 22 using the independent t-test, chi-square test, and Fisher’s exact test.

Of 22 indicators in the initial draft of designed tool, 18 obtained acceptable CVR (>0.56) and CVI (>0.79). Cronbach’s α coefficient for the designed tool was obtained 0.85. The mean score of nursing documentation before giving feedback was 27.9±2.1 (out of 36) which increased significantly to 29.1±1.6 after giving feedback (P<0.001). The highest percentage of incomplete documentation was related to the triage form and compliance with the principles of correction or addition.

The status of nursing documentation in the ED of study hospital can be improved by the feedback method. It is recommended to regularly evaluate the nursing documentation status in this department and provide feedback to the nurses.

Changes caused by technological advancements in the health information management (HIM) departments of hospitals have increased the importance of this unit and created new educational needs for their staffs in this department. The current study aims to assess the educational needs of the HIM department staff of teaching hospitals in Ferdows, Iran.

This is a descriptive study conducted in 2021 in two teaching hospitals in Ferdows City. The study population consists of the staffs of the HIM department. Samples were selected using a census method. The data collection tool was Zarei et al.’s educational need assessment questionnaire in Persian. The collected data were reported using descriptive statistics in SPSS software, version 19.

Thirty HIM department staffs participated in this study. The need level for training in the fields of computer & information technology, data collection, health information classification, health statistical methods, and occupational safety and health were 65%, 70%, 70%, 65% and 60%, respectively. Results showed the high need for training (Mean: 2.1 to 3) in these five fields.

The educational needs of the HIM department staff in Ferdows City are high. The best way for improving their skills is holding training courses. Therefore, it is recommended that training courses be held according to their skill levels.

Many countries have used information technology to deal with COVID-19. With the use of advanced technologies, it is possible to predict the prevalence, current situation, and trend of the disease and reduce the risks. This study aims to review the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data in management of COVID-19 pandemic.

In this review study, a search was first conducted in Google Scholar, SID, PubMed and ScienceDirect databases using the keywords coronavirus, COVID-19, artificial Intelligence, and big data for the related articles published in 2020. Inclusion criteria were accessibility of full texts and publication in Persian or English. Out of 150 yielded articles, 9 articles were finally included in the study.

There are different methods based on AI and big data to predict and diagnose COVID-19, including convolutional neural networks, deep learning technology, and machine learning technology. 

The methods based on AI and big data have a high potential for COVID-19 prediction and diagnosis. To use their full potential, it is necessary to solve problems such as the lack of standard data sets, security issues, and data quality; the use of data from sources can be helpful in this filed.